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Cauterets Snow Forecast - 25th March 2025

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Cauterets Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Cauterets

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This is the Snow Forecast for Cauterets, France for 16 days from 25 March.

Updated 26 March 2025 09:38 AEDT.

Cauterets Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days18cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cauterets.

Forecast for today in Cauterets

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowLt DrizzleLight Snow

Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,469m, with rain below.

Cauterets is reporting “Soft Snow” with 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Cauterets Snow Report

Cauterets Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths250cm
Lower Snow Depths120cm
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow
Last Snow
20cm of Snow - 23 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Cauterets was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Cauterets 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cauterets from OpenMeteo
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
WindNE F3SE F4NE F3
2,500m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-3℃
Cloud
-2℃
Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Snow
+8cm
2℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
E F2NE F2
1,900m
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
-1℃
Snow
+10cm
5℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
1,300m
7℃
Light Snow
5℃
Light Snow
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
3℃
Snow
+10cm
7℃
Clear
13℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,669m
to 1,469m

varying 1,409m
to 1,349m

varying 1,629m
to 1,489m

varying 1,799m
to 1,300m

varying 1,489m
to 1,300m

1,300m

Max Town7℃5℃6℃7℃3℃7℃13℃
Min Town1℃0℃0℃1℃-1℃-4℃2℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Cauterets Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowLt DrizzleLight Snow

Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,469m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleShwrsLight Snow

Clear sky first, light drizzle then rain showers, light snow at altitude later.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
27

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,489m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

up to 4cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowMixedMixed

Light snow early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,799m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

8cm to 10cm New Snow

MixedSnowSnowHvy Snow

Clear spells first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, heavy snow later.

Snow Line from 1,489m to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 13℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Cauterets, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cauterets, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Cauterets Snow Forecast updated at 09:38 AEDT, next update expected 15:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Cauterets

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cauterets
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Gourette21cm 34cm
La Mongie5cm 24cm
Candanchú5cm 16cm
Tourmalet6cm 16cm
Saint-Lary Soulan3cm 15cm
Formigal-12cm
Luz Ardiden3cm 11cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cauterets

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cauterets, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cauterets, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Cauterets is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Cauterets will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Cauterets for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.